Economic and social policy

In a context of persisting economic problems since the secession of South Sudan in 2011, widening income disparities and widespread poverty, FES strives together with political decision makers, experts from ministries, academia and non-governmental organisations to raise new ideas for Sudan’s economic and social progress and to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The development of poverty reduction strategies, social security and alternative, balanced and sustainable macro-economic policies as well as the reform of the education system are of great importance in this perspective. Particular attention is paid to the situation of women and gender equality in Sudan.

FES has been a longstanding partner of the trade union movement in Sudan and engages to improve workers’ rights, e.g. in the Sudanese sugar, harbour and railway industries. Our objective is to make trade unions fit for the challenges posed by the new global economic order through trainings and seminars on labourers’ rights, labour legislation and regional and international trade organisations and agreements.

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Economic Policies for Social Justice

Social Justice with its political and economic relevance are at the core of politics in the Arab world today. The uprisings of 2010/11, while not bringing about lasting political change to the region, have nonetheless exposed the ultimate need for political and especially economic reforms. more

Climate and Energy

Climate justice, social consequences of Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, as well as a sustainable and social urban future in the MENA region are the core of the “Regional Climate and Energy” Project. more

Arabischer Frühling in Khartoum?

Elections and conflict in Sudan

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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, and headquartered in Bonn and Berlin. It was founded in 1925 and is named after Germany's first democratically elected President, Friedrich Ebert. FES is committed to the advancement of both socio-political and economic development in the spirit of social democracy, through civic education, research, and international cooperation. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is the oldest political foundation in Germany.